Where does “codon” come from?
codon (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κώδων — bell.
codon (Latin): codon: a handbell used for summoning monks
Definitions
- codon: a handbell used for summoning monks
Ancestry of “codon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κώδων | bell |
Words derived from “codon”